Best Way to Cover Up an Awkward Electrical Panel?

Q: This awkward eyesore has been bothering me since we moved into this apartment a year ago. The house is owned by my boyfriend's mother, so the sky is truly the limit for building and moving things (though we're not replacing the panel) and we will be renovating the kitchen slightly (new backsplash, new countertops, new hardware.)

(Image credit: Submitted by Alison)

What can we do to hide this atrocious looking space given the awkwardness of it? — Sent by Alison